If you like to cook or eat,
we probably should meet!
Fiesta del Sol……Party in the sun….. We do it every year in Solana Beach and this year is no exception. Like to join San Diego Foodies on meetup? There’s a group of us going! The thing I like most about this event is the level of energy and creativity. And of course every year we … Read more
Salad. It’s something we’ve been told to eat. But usually when we think of salad, we either think of something soaking in dressing or mayo of some kind, and we sort of know the benefits… but not really, right? RIGHT CHEF MARIAN! Well, today I am going to edjamacate you and give you my ‘take’. … Read more
I was talking to a friend and this came up: Do Expiration Dates really matter? At first I thought…. well, yeeeaah. They’re put on there for a reason. But after a moment or two, I thought about the expired ricotta cheese I once smelled then ate, and didn’t die. So I thought I would do … Read more
The Chef Marian Crew is coming to the Del Mar Fair. And here’s the good news! It’s not just for a day. June 16th, 21st, 28th and 30th I will be cooking at the Del Mar Fair on the Center Stage! Talk about free classes and motivation to eat better! My book should be published by … Read more
What if the hokey pokey is what it’s all about? lol I saw that magnet on a fridge the other day. And it set me to thinking….. (Danger Will Robinson, Danger)! I have spent a lifetime of adjusting to the things that are in this world, supporting others, fixing others, being sometimes happy, sometimes not… … Read more
Today I am bringing you an ‘Ode to Kale’. Occasionally, I have ‘guest bloggers’. These are chefs and nutritionists that have something more to offer. Today is no exception. Not only will I be cooking on stage at The Del Mar Fairgrounds this summer with Chef Marissa, but I have also come to know her … Read more
A March Against Monsanto in San Diego? Yes. And No. It’s worldwide! lol This wasn’t my idea….. I didn’t think of it (wish I did)…. but it makes sense to share this blog and this information with everyone you know. I have been blogging about Monsanto forever…. telling you how they have genetically modified our food, … Read more
Shrimp Dinner ~ That was my menu last night! From any angle, the meal I made last night looked good! And better yet? It tasted good! And better even better yet, it was good for me! Triple Play Winner! Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner! lol Except it was a ‘pescetarian‘ meal! One of my favorite things to eat is shrimp. Now there are several reason to eat anything but shrimp: … Read more
I received a message about a Farm Bill this morning from Ken Cook, President of the Environmental Working Group that is so important that I am going to pre-empt my regular blog to post it here. We need to do all we can, while it’s possible to make change. Happy Eating, Chef Marian ~ … Read more
Salads…… we certainly can experiment no? YES CHEF MARIAN! WE’RE HERE WITH YOU! Good. Cause that’s just what I did yesterday. Had to go to a meeting lunchtime, and had a few people bring ‘parts’ of an unexpectedly delicious experiment I want to share with you. So I grabbed a bunch of ‘stuff’ to take … Read more